A significant earthquake measuring $5.5$ magnitude struck near the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on Friday morning, sending strong tremors across the surrounding regions, including Kolkata and parts of Eastern and Northeast India.

Key Details -

Magnitude: 5.5 Epicenter: Narsingdi area, approximately 50 km from Dhaka, Bangladesh.Time: Around 10:00 AM local time. Depth: 10 km (as per the U.S. Geological Survey - USGS).

The relatively strong quake was felt across a wide area, prompting alerts in: Kolkata and various parts of West Bengal. Northeast India, including cities like Guwahati and Agartala and Parts of Bihar.

Impact and Response -

While the shaking was severe enough to cause alarm among residents, no immediate casualties or major damage have been reported at this time. Noise Buds Trance in-Ear Truly Wireless Earbuds with 45H of Playtime, Low Latency(up to 40 ms), Instacharge(10 min=200 min), BT v5.3(Snow White)

Residents in the affected areas, particularly in Dhaka and Kolkata, reported experiencing the tremors strongly. Many took to social media to share their experiences and express fear following the seismic event. Authorities are monitoring the situation and have advised precautionary measures. Also Read: CM Siddaramaiah's Wife Parvathi Hospitalized; Chief Minister Rushes Back from Delhi to Enquire About Health!